Health

In 2001, Penn started sending doctors and nurses to train sub-Saharan African healthcare workers. A quarter-century later, here’s why they’re still at it

After her daughter Elora was diagnosed with an incurable, cancerous brain tumor, the Villanova mom made it her mission to accelerate research, funding, and life-saving treatment.

The Penn-affiliated anesthesiologist lives with a rare, progressive lung disease known as lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM). Here's how she's working to advance research and support others living with LAM.

And then there were three. Vote for your favorite Be Well Philly Health Hero by September 30

Other states — New Jersey, for example — have launched programs that offer free at-home post-baby visits for every new mom. Could we do the same in Philly?

The renowned CHOP immunologist on why Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak, which led to three deaths last month, is about to get much worse

Hollie Mershon starred on Drexel’s hardwood, before knee injuries ended her pro career. Now she’s sparking conversations about mental health with an apparel brand

A Southampton company is tackling a growing problem in pediatric care: getting children developmental therapy when they need it, regardless of language, insurance or distance

Thirty percent of all breast cancer patients experience a potentially deadly recurrence. Scientists at Penn are finding ways to prevent dormant cells from waking up

Having reached 163,000 Philadelphia patients, a volunteer-based, WXPN-sponsored, NYC-born program touches down in its 10th local hospital